The Robert Beatty Podcast
These are teachings on Mindfulness and contemporary Buddhism by Robert Beatty. Robert is a Dharma and Meditation teacher in the lineage of Ruth Denison. He has been teaching for 45 years.
Episodes
The Buddha recommended that we spend time with the Five Daily Recollections each and every day. They are a medicine for fear, greed, hatred, and confusion. By reflecting often and deeply on these truths a new freedom is born.
Hello friend — take a moment to rest here with me. Notice your breath, the sensations in your body, and let the idea of “I” soften. Imagine, for a heartbeat, there’s no separation between you and the world — the deer in the forest, the babies taking their first breath, the whales migrating, the trees and the people both suffering and joyful.
There’s nothing to fix. Allow yourself to relax into this vastness: grief, joy, plans, and ...
A Poem of Love and Mindfulness as synonyms: IN both there is room for everything
This morning as I walked along the lakeshore, I fell in love with a wren and later in the day with a mouse the cat had dropped under the dining room table.
Hello, dear Dharma friends. Today, we delve into a profound journey of awakening and self-discovery inspired by the Buddha's timeless wisdom. We explore how mindfulness can transcend mere stress management to offer true liberation from life's inevitable suffering.
Join us as we ponder a poetic dinner with Death, reflecting on life's fleeting beauty and our connection to the world. We'll take time to feel the aliveness within us and...
Join Robert Beatty in a mindful exploration of healing from trauma, drawing insights from non-dual teacher Jeff Foster. Experience the power of living in the moment, trusting in the natural process of healing through emotional turbulence. Discover how love, acceptance, and a gentle awareness can guide us through the raw and intense emotions that accompany healing.
Embrace every sensation, from the tingling aliveness of the present ...
Join Robert Beatty on another lovingly guided journey into the inner life
This episode is a luminous invitation to the practice of "heart-mind-fullness," which intertwines awareness with love and compassion. Join us as we meditate on the beauty of our existence, the transient nature of life, and the significance of practicing mindfulness to find inner peace and connection with the world around us.
In this episode, we gather in our electronic Dharma hall, commencing with a heartfelt prayer by Roshi Joan Halifax designed to navigate challenging times. The episode recounts the host's serendipitous encounter with Joan Halifax during an expedition around the sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet, underscoring the themes of compassion and resilience. Highlighting spiritual insights, the discussion delves into perceiving life with open, sp...
This episode delves into the profound concept of impermanence, inviting listeners to contemplate how every beginning inevitably leads to an end. Through the teachings of the Dharma and the wisdom of the Buddha, find inspiration to embrace the uncertainties of life and recognize the beauty in its transient nature.
From intimate human interactions to the vast tapestry of life's experiences, learn how to cultivate a mindful awareness ...
LIfe is Remarkably imperfect. With mindfulness as our guide, we explore the wandering mind, the nature of presence, and the transformative power of intentional kindness and love. Through poetic insights and moments of stillness, discover the essence of anicca—impermanence—and awaken to the present moment, celebrating life's imperfections and mysteries.
Join Robert Beatty as he explores the truth of Anicca, or Impermanence beginning by a musical rendition of Jennifer Wellwood's poem the Dakini Speaks. Music by Saffire Bouchelion. This concept of anicca is central to the teachings of the Buddha. Ever since the moment of the Big Bang there has been nothing but change. Most of our unnecessary suffering arises because we cling to things as they are and hope they will not change.
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Beginning with a deeply wise quote about just sitting with all experiences from the most beautiful to the most painful this episode brings us into contact with the truth of impermanence. Unveiling the profound teachings of the Buddha and other spiritual masters, listeners are invited to sit in stillness, appreciating the impermanence of life and the interconnectedness of all living beings. This episode encourages embracing the pres...
Join Robert Beatty, master meditation teacher, healer and spritual guide as he guides yu into direct experiences with the utter reality of impermanence and existence. This episode invites you to embrace the fleeting moments of life, understanding the three kinds of feelings: pleasant, painful, and neutral, and how they shape our human experience.
Learn to cultivate love and compassion, embracing both the wandering mind and the pre...
Join the Robert Beatty Podcast in this captivating episode as we explore the profound beauty of "Aimless Love" by Billy Collins. We begin with a reflective walk along the lakeshore, immersing ourselves in the simplicity and depth of love without expectations. From nature's wonders to everyday objects, we dive into a deeper understanding of how love manifests in our surroundings.
The discussion then transitions into the realm of med...
This is an ancient Tibetan meditation practice. You begin where you are and embark on a meditative journey to a place of safety and peace. You allow your imagination to transport you to a tranquil mountain meadow, a peaceful lakeside, or a familiar rocking chair by a warm fire. You make your way to a peaceful and vast mountain lake where you are joined by the Buddha, Quan Yin or whomever you wish. Together and with many other love...
We begin with poems by Rumi and TS Elliot that speak of being fully awake and abiding in the stillpoint of the turning world. This episode delves into the depths of mindfulness and the dance of impermanence, inviting us to embrace every moment with awareness and compassion.
It ends with a reading from Tales of a Magic Monastery by Father Theophane and a lovingkindness meditation that is luminous and vastly inclusive
This episode invites listeners to embrace presence and mindfulness. The host shares the poem On Being a Person by William Stafford, inspiring reflections on being present and aware in our everyday lives. Amidst life’s fleeting experiences, the discussion highlights the beauty of mindfulness and the wonder of existence.
Listeners are encouraged tto realize that in love there is room for everything. The Five Hindrances are described...
In this episode, listeners are invited to embark on a journey of self-discovery and compassion. Through a series of guided meditations and reflections, the episode explores the omnipresent awareness that requires no effort and the realization that each moment of awakening is perfectly timed and prepared for, possibly even across lifetimes. Listeners are encouraged to extend love and compassion to themselves and others, acknowledgin...
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the concepts of presence and mindfulness through the soothing words of Oriah Mountain Dreamer's poem 'Prelude'. Listeners are invited to explore how being fully present and compassionate in everyday interactions can transform their perception of life.
Join us as we discuss the essence of mindfulness as suggested in the Satipatthana Sutra, and how the integration of simple mantras with bre...
In this episode, we are greeted with the serene backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge as the host introduces a theme that resonates deeply with the essence of human connection. Reading a heartfelt poem by John Fox, the speaker emphasizes the profound impact of being truly heard and understood.
Listeners are invited to explore mindfulness and love as intertwined practices. The host shares insights from personal experiences and teachi...
Join Robert Beatty of Portland as he recites "The Small Ruby" by Kabir. Music created by Saffire Bouchelerion.
The small ruby represents the central longing of all humans ,wholeness or completion which can only be found within.
This meditation is perfect if you want to sit for 10, 20 , or 30 minutes as there is a gong at ten minute intervals.
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